Crime Rate in Bloomfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bloomfield

The total recorded crimes in Bloomfield, Blackpool, UK in May 2025 are around 404 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bloomfield crime rate of 10.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bloomfield, encompassing approximately 39,598 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (124) incidents (-8.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Bloomfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Back Waterloo Road with total crimes: 21
  • Butler Road with total crimes: 16
  • Lonsdale Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Bloomfield?

To understand the safety of Bloomfield, we need to analyze Bloomfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Blackpool:

    • In 2024, Bloomfield reported a higher crime volume than the Blackpool average, with 4,307 crimes compared to 1,574. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

    • In 2023, Bloomfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Blackpool average, with 4,028 crimes compared to 1,447. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bloomfield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Blackpool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Blackpool, Bloomfield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bloomfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bloomfield has recorded 404 crimes with crime rate of 10.20 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Blackpool, UK

In 2024, the total Bloomfield crimes were 4,307. The crime rate of Bloomfield in 2024 was 108.77 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Blackpool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bloomfield were around 4,028 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.72 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Blackpool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bloomfield)CrimesRank (Bloomfield)CrimesRank (Bloomfield)
Talbot491 15,468 15,109 1
Claremont364 34,412 24,063 2
Clifton163 52,008 41,841 4
Park164 41,877 51,546 7
Waterloo140 61,729 61,746 5
Brunswick132 71,665 71,559 6
Victoria125 81,238 91,162 8
Ingthorpe76 131,239 81,079 9
Marton95 91,015 11958 12
Warbreck85 101,123 10966 10
Tyldesley82 111,012 12958 11
Hawes Side77 12877 14935 13
Layton65 151,010 13879 14
Highfield73 14524 18541 17
Greenlands61 16734 15628 15
Stanley34 21646 16554 16
Squires Gate49 19625 17537 18
Anchorsholme58 17524 19452 19
Norbreck52 18504 21423 20
Bispham40 20524 20416 21

Bloomfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (132 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (124 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (144 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (85 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (93 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1037 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025135
March 202585
February 202580
January 202588
December 202468
November 202477
October 202493
September 2024101
August 202490
July 202496

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202513
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 202415
July 20245

A total of 1298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025150
March 2025144
February 2025108
January 202592
December 2024113
November 2024107
October 2024115
September 202494
August 2024115
July 2024128

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20255
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 202414
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246
July 202413

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202520
February 202512
January 20258
December 202415
November 20246
October 202414
September 202419
August 202413
July 202417

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202527
March 202520
February 20257
January 202515
December 202414
November 202411
October 202417
September 202415
August 202421
July 202418

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202536
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 202414
October 202438
September 202414
August 202424
July 202431

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202527
March 202513
February 202514
January 202523
December 202419
November 202423
October 202420
September 202427
August 202423
July 202426

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 202413

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
July 202416

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243

High Crime Locations Bloomfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bloomfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Back Waterloo Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Butler Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lonsdale Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Anderson Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour13
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crystal Mews (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Chadwick Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sutton Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Henry Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
10. Tyldesley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1

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